CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte FC hosted Nashville SC at home in a non-conference matchup at Bank of America Stadium on July 9, but the black and blue made sure the home pitch was fully fortified.
Christian Fuchs started the scoring early, with a penalty kick 26 minutes in. Nearly 40 minutes later, Karol Swiderski followed it up with another in Nashville's net.
But the visiting team did have an answer just six minutes after Swiderski scored; Hany Mukhtar was able to find Charlotte's net with a penalty kick. Even still, Mukthar's penalty goal would be the only one scored for Nashville.
In the last minutes of play, Charlotte FC would seal their home win with two more goals. Sergio Ruiz, the first player to commit to the Queen City, found the net at 89 minutes, while Andre Shinyashiki scored Charlotte's final unanswered goal in stoppage time, sealing a 4-1 victory for the black and blue.
Prior to Saturday night, Charlotte stood at 6-3-0 in home games with a 2-5-1 record in games it scored only one goal. With Saturday's win, the club rises to 5th in MLS Eastern Conference rankings.
Nashville was 5-4-2 on the road, ranking eighth in the MLS and giving up only 21 goals.
Karol Swiderski has scored four goals with one assist for Charlotte. Andre Shinyashiki has three goals over the past ten games.
Last week, Charlotte captured their first road win in their brief existence by defeating Houston Dynamo FC 2-1.
Also happening in July, Charlotte FC wants to see you bring your A-game in the first-ever FIFA/Esports Tournament for a chance to haul home some prizes.
The games begin July 11 with a virtual first round, then an in-person second round on July 23 at Carolina Esports Hub. It all leads up to the finals at Bank of America Stadium before Charlotte FC faces Chicago Fire FC on August 6.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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